December 4, 2017 DOWNINGTOWN, Penn. – Military veteran Meghan Fitzpatrick was taught to never leave a fallen comrade behind and that Warrior Ethos runs through her veins. Fitzpatrick, who lives in Downingtown, was out running when she...
moreThe Post and Courier: Honorably discharged veterans can now shop tax-free online
November 26, 2017 Just this month, an estimated 18.5 million honorably discharged U.S. military veterans became eligible for a tax-free shopping option that should give them an opportunity to save some money. A change in Department of Defense...
moreUSDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
November 21, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced a new grant opportunity to help military veterans pursue farming and ranching careers. Funding is...
moreMilitary Times: University of Dubuque Ranks as Country’s 18th Best University for Veterans
November 20, 2017 Military Times’ annual survey released today ranks the University of Dubuque as the nation’s 18th best institution of higher learning for military veterans. The survey is considered to most comprehensive...
moreARL of Iowa is ‘vet friendly’ on more than Veterans Day
When we say “vet friendly,” we’re not talking about veterinarians. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has several terrific programs that honor active duty and retired personnel. For starters, the ARL is proud to be a Home Base...
moreSaturday event at WineStyles Tasting Station in Johnston to honor veterans, benefit veterans nonprofits
November 10, 2017 JOHNSTON – WineStyles Tasting Station is holding a wine tasting event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in honor of Veterans Day. The cost is $10 ($5 of which will be donated to veterans’ causes) and free to...
moreWCPO-TV Cincinnati: Music video highlights unseen issue of suicide among female veterans
November 8, 2017 CINCINNATI — Before military women were allowed to serve on the front lines of the United States’ wars, they were already fighting and dying in private battles with post-traumatic stress disorder. From the 1950s to...
moreABC 15 Arizona: Chipotle offering BOGO deal to all U.S. military on Tuesday
November 2, 2017 Chipotle has created an awesome deal to celebrate military members ahead of Veteran’s Day. The food restaurant says service members who stop by with their military ID on Nov. 7, between 5 p.m. and closing time, can get a...
moreWLOS-TV: Mom urges lawmakers to impose mandatory PTSD counseling for veterans
November 2, 2017 CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A Haywood County mother hopes the story of her son’s suicide helps save the lives of others who’ve served our country. Patti Best is still reeling from the loss of her youngest son, Jared, who...
moreWhite House: President Donald J. Trump Proclaims November 2017 as National Veterans and Military Families Month
November 1, 2017 NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we...
moreNBC10 News: Human Library: Military veterans offer face-to-face education
November 1, 2017 WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Sometimes a conversation can be more educational than a book. Bill Rappleye of WJAR-TV explains how a half a dozen military veterans were designated as human “books” at the Community College of Rhode Island...
moreAdvancedManufacturing.org: Connecting Manufacturers with America’s Military Veterans
October 6, 2017 AdvancedManufacturing.org Managing Editor Candy Roulo shares the story about efforts by one of the country’s most innovative sectors to attract military veterans to their ranks: “Dedication, perseverance, commitment —...
more